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The Untold History Of The United States
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The Companion To The Showtime Documentary Series, Director Oliver Stone And Historian Peter Kuznick Challenge The Prevailing Orthodoxies Of Traditional History Books In This Thoroughly Researched And Rigorously Analyzed Look At The Dark Side Of American History.At Last The World Knows America As The Savior Of The World!Woodrow Wilsonthe Notion Of American Exceptionalism, Dating Back To John Winthrops 1630 Sermon Aboard The Arbella, Still Warps Americans Understanding Of Their Nations Role In The World. Most Are Loathe To Admit That The United States Has Any Imperial Pretensions. But History Tells A Different Story As Filmmaker Oliver Stone And Historian Peter Kuznick Reveal In This Riveting Account Of The Rise And Decline Of The American Empire.Aided By The Latest Archival Findings And Recently Declassified Documents And Building On The Research Of The Worlds Best Scholars, Stone And Kuznick Construct An Often Shocking But Meticulously Documented Peoples History Of The American Empire That Offers Startling Context To The Bushcheney Policies That Put Us At War In Two Muslim Countries And Show Us Why The Obama Administration Has Had Such A Difficult Time Cleaving A New Path.Stone And Kuznick Will Introduce Readers To A Pantheon Of Heroes And Villains As They Show Not Only How Far The United States Has Drifted From Its Democratic Traditions, But The Powerful Forces That Have Struggled To Get Us Back On Track.The Authors Reveal That: The Atomic Bombings Of Hiroshima And Nagasaki Were Militarily Unnecessary And Morally Indefensible. The United States, Not The Soviet Union, Bore The Lions Share Of Responsibility For Perpetuating The Cold War. The U.S. Love Affair With Rightwing Dictators Has Gone As Far As Overthrowing Elected Leaders, Arming And Training Murderous Military Officers, And Forcing Millions Of People Into Poverty. U.S.Funded Islamist Fundamentalists, Who Fought Against The Soviets In Afghanistan, Have Blown Back To Threaten The Interests Of The U.S. And Its Allies. U.S. Presidents, Especially In Wartime, Have Frequently Trampled On The Constitution And International Law. The United States Has Brandished Nuclear Threats Repeatedly And Come Terrifyingly Close To Nuclear War.American Leaders Often Believe They Are Unbound By History, Yet Stone And Kuznick Argue That We Must Face Our Troubling History Honestly And Forthrightly In Order To Set A New Course For The Twentyfirst Century. Their Conclusions Will Challenge Even Experts, But There Is One Question Only Readers Can Answer: Is It Too Late For America To Change?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Untold History of the United States'? A: 'The Untold History of the United States' explores the darker aspects of American history, challenging the traditional narratives and highlighting the country's imperial actions and their consequences.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by filmmaker Oliver Stone and historian Peter Kuznick.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Untold History of the United States' was published on October 30, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book consists of 784 pages.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover edition? A: Yes, 'The Untold History of the United States' is available in a hardcover edition.
- Q: What kind of research is included in this book? A: The authors utilize the latest archival findings and recently declassified documents, building on the research of various scholars to present a thorough analysis.
- Q: Does this book discuss American foreign policy? A: Yes, the book critiques American foreign policy, particularly during the Cold War and post-9/11 era, examining the impacts of decisions made by U.S. leaders.
- Q: What are some key arguments made in the book? A: Key arguments include critiques of the atomic bombings in World War II, the U.S. role in the Cold War, and the consequences of U.S. interventions in foreign nations.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and includes extensive documentation, making it suitable for academic study on American history and foreign policy.
- Q: What is the book's perspective on American exceptionalism? A: The authors challenge the notion of American exceptionalism, arguing that understanding the country's historical actions is crucial for setting a new course for the future.